Chiefs 2021 NFL Draft primer: What’s next after Orlando Brown trade?
By Cory Kinnan
What are team needs entering 2021 NFL Draft?
Need no. 1: Wide receiver
The Chiefs will need to not only add a starting wide receiver opposite Tyreek Hill in 2021 but need some depth as well. Thus far, Hill and Mecole Hardman are the only wide receivers of talent in the room at this point. Demarcus Robinson and Byron Pringle should be viewed as nothing more than depth pieces, and instead, the Chiefs should look to add another player who has every-down capability.
Need no. 2: Right tackle
The Chiefs not only made a splash with Brown, but repaired the interior of their offensive line by adding Long and Blythe, and re-signing Wylie. They also have Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff returning in 2021 after opting out as well. This leaves just right tackle as the only hole along the offensive line to nail down. This may end up being a top priority for the Chiefs.
Need no. 3: EDGE
Outside of Frank Clark and Chris Jones, the Kansas City defensive front lacks firepower. Along the interior, however, they have depth but need another pass rusher to get after opposing quarterbacks. Charleton is not going to cut it, so look for Kansas City to make their move in the 2021 NFL Draft.